Planning appeal decision
3 Bankton Road, London, SW2 1BP
Planning appeal 3272115 at 3 Bankton Road, London, SW2 1BP (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 23 July 2021 by Inspector Webb M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
roof terrace with associated screening
- Authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Webb M
- Postcode
- SW2 1BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The reduced size and scale of the proposed roof terrace, combined with the existing flat roof and parapet on the host dwelling and the presence of similar roof terraces nearby, means the development would not harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling or surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy Q5Policy Q11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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